Policy Framework - Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Policy Framework - Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Policy Framework - Jacksonville Transportation Authority
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City of <strong>Jacksonville</strong><br />
<strong>Policy</strong> <strong>Framework</strong> for Transit-Oriented Development<br />
Zoning Code<br />
The City of <strong>Jacksonville</strong>’s Zoning Ordinance includes a section for TOD that classifies sites within ½ mile<br />
of transit based on locational criteria. The ordinance is intended to implement specific Comprehensive Plan<br />
policies to allow increased residential density, reduced automobile parking, pedestrian oriented open space,<br />
mixed use, and reduced setbacks in areas designated for mass transit stations.<br />
The ordinance classifies areas within ¼ mile of transit stations as TOD-1 and areas between ¼ and ½ mile as<br />
TOD-2. TOD-1 and TOD-2 are allowed additional density based on applicable future land use categories<br />
in the Comprehensive Plan. In addition to the density and intensity requirements, the ordinance specifies<br />
development regulations for streetscape design, parking, and pedestrian access.<br />
The ordinance lists some specific areas that are suited for TOD and requires the preparation of a station area<br />
master plan through a public process for the station areas. Form based zoning principles and consistency with<br />
<strong>Jacksonville</strong> Design Guidelines and Best Practices Handbook are required for the TOD overlay and site plan.<br />
Design Guidelines<br />
The <strong>Jacksonville</strong> Design Guidelines and Best Practices Handbook provides architectural and site design<br />
guidance for commercial development and redevelopment in the city. The handbook includes guidance for<br />
pedestrian environments, signage, landscape and buffering, lighting, and parking. The guidelines currently in<br />
place only apply to commercial. The Mobility Plan and Future Land Use Element recommend incorporating<br />
the design guidelines into the Land Development Regulations.<br />
The handbook guidance is not specific to TODs but are generally applicable to urban form issues. The TOD<br />
zoning ordinance provides specific guidance on streetscape and parking requirements for TOD.<br />
Figure 4 - Sample Graphics from <strong>Jacksonville</strong> Design Guidelines and Best Practices Handbook<br />
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